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Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement

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In this guide, we will be reaching and removing the buttons on the mixamp. This guide is helpful if you are looking to replace or fix a stuck button on your own.

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  1. Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Remove Dials: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Remove Dials: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Remove Dials: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the dials using either a metal spudger or your hands. Be careful as the dials may be difficult to remove.

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  2. Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Remove nuts and washers.: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    • Locate the two 11/32 inch nuts underneath the dials.

    • Use an 11/32 inch socket wrench or tweezers to unscrew and remove the nuts and washers.

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  3. Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Remove back pad.: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Remove back pad.: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Using a larger metal spudger, remove the rubber back of the mixamp.

    • The back will have glue residue after removal. Depending on the stickiness of the residue, more glue may be needed to stick the backing back on.

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  5. Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Take out main case screw.: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the one 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screw on the back panel of the mixamp.

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  6. Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Pry open the case.: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Pry open the case.: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Pry open the case.: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Using a large metal spudger, detach all plastic clips holding the bottom and top casings together.

    • Remove the input casing using your fingers.

    • Be careful when releasing the clips between the two casings, as it is very easy to scratch the mixamp or break the clips.

    • Use caution when pulling the two casings apart as it is very easy to pinch your fingers between them.

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  7. Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Remove the motherboard from the case.: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the four 5.8 mm Phillips #0 screws on the motherboard.

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  8. Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the motherboard from the casing.

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  9. Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Mixamp Button: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Button Replacement, Mixamp Button: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use a metal spudger to pry off the buttons and remove them.

    • You may need to apply pressure to break off the small black caps which hold the buttons down. The buttons will still function without the black caps.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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